How to Watch Astros vs. Rangers on TV or Streaming Live - Wednesday, August 7

On Wednesday, August 7, Yordan Alvarez's Houston Astros (57-55) visit Marcus Semien's Texas Rangers (54-59) at Globe Life Field. The first pitch will be thrown at 2:35 PM ET.

For more info on how to watch Houston's upcoming contest versus Texas, keep reading the article below.

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Where to Watch Astros vs. Rangers

• Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
• Time: 2:35 PM ET
• TV Channel: MLB Network
• Live Stream:Watch this game on Fubo
• Location: Arlington, Texas
• Venue: Globe Life Field

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Pitching Matchup

Astros: Yusei Kikuchi

• Yusei Kikuchi (4-9 with a 4.67 ERA and 141 strikeouts in 121 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Astros, his 24th of the season.
• The left-hander's last time out was on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when he threw 5 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing three hits.
• The 33-year-old has an ERA of 4.67, with 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 23 games this season. Opponents are hitting .268 against him.
• Kikuchi has registered eight quality starts this season.
• Kikuchi has 16 starts this campaign in which he pitched five or more innings.
• He has had two appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.

Rangers: Andrew Heaney

• Andrew Heaney (4-11) gets the starting nod for the Rangers in his 23rd start of the season. He's put together a 3.98 ERA in 115 1/3 innings pitched, with 111 strikeouts.
• In his last appearance on Tuesday against the Houston Astros, the left-hander tossed six innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering one hit.
• In 23 games this season, the 33-year-old has an ERA of 3.98, with 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .241 against him.
• Heaney has six quality starts under his belt this season.
• Heaney enters this matchup with 15 outings of five or more innings pitched this season.
• He has had four appearances this season that he held his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Team Comparison

Astros Offensive Leaders

• Alvarez's batting average this year is .298, and he has a .383 on-base percentage and a .524 slugging percentage. He has 20 homers and 55 RBI, plus 61 runs scored. His strikeout rate is 15.3%, and his walk rate is 10.7%.
• In 2024, Jose Altuve's batting average is .301, to go along with a .352 on-base percentage and a .442 slugging percentage. He has 14 homers and 47 RBI, plus 62 runs scored and 15 stolen bases on 20 attempts. His strikeout rate is 18.6%, and his walk rate is 6.4%.
• Alex Bregman's current batting average is .248, and he has 15 home runs and 52 RBI, plus 54 runs scored. He has a .717 OPS (.306 on-base, .411 slugging). His strikeout rate is 13.2%, and his walk rate is 7%.
• Also for the Astros, Yainer Diaz's batting average is .295, with a .324 on-base percentage and a .439 slugging percentage. He has 10 homers and 59 RBI, plus 47 runs scored. His strikeout rate is 14.5%, and his walk rate is 4.3%.

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Rangers Offensive Leaders

• Semien has posted a .244 batting average to go along with a .315 OBP and .404 SLG in 498 plate appearances this season. He's also belted 16 home runs with 56 RBI and 72 runs while posting a 13.7% K% and 9.2% BB%.
• In 430 plate appearances, Corey Seager has cracked 23 bombs, knocked in 55 runs, and scored 56 times while hitting .277/.358/.496. His strikeout rate is 17.2%, and his walk rate is 10.7%.
• This season, Josh Smith has posted a .278 batting average with a .369 OBP and .442 SLG in 408 plate appearances. He's also belted 12 dingers with 48 RBI and 50 runs, including seven stolen bases, while posting a 20.6% strikeout rate and 8.6% walk rate.
• At the dish, Adolis Garcia, who owns a .209/.273/.386 triple slash line, has piled up 53 runs scored, 54 RBI, and 18 homers in 444 plate appearances. As a basestealer, he's stolen nine bases on 12 attempts. His walk rate is 7.2%, while his K rate is 26.1%.